Following a legend is never easy, but New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson thinks he's up the task.

Robertson, who was was the team's setup man from 2011 until 2013, told the New York Post he's ready to be the closer, taking the place of the retired Mariano Rivera.

David Robertson (AP Photo)

“I think I’ve got the stuff to do it,’’ Robertson said. “It’s just a matter of coming out there and doing it. It’s the same thing as throwing the eighth inning. You got to get three outs, but there is no one behind you.’’

Robertson, 28, posted a 2.04 ERA and 1.040 WHIP in 2013. But the Yankee brass is not willing to commit to the 2011 All-Star just yet.

“We haven’t anointed anybody the closer, so I don’t know,” GM Brian Cashman said last month. “I know Robertson wants it. But we’ll see how the winter shakes out and how the competition in spring training takes place."

Robertson said he's ready to fight for the closer's role.

“I definitely want the opportunity,” he said. “Everyone has to realize though that I’m not Mo, so I’m just going to be me. I felt like I learned as much as I could from Mo. I stuck to his side like glue last year. Hopefully some of it sunk in. Mo’s consistency is what sticks with me — on and off the field he’s the same guy.’’